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Consists of a a word document CheyenneT1-T4-reading.doc of transcriptions of the interview of Cheyenne Vachon on February 15, 2016.

Recording consists of Cheyenne talking in English. Topics include Cheyenne's experience of her Naskapi identity, belonging, and how learning the language and understanding her history helped her find the connection she was searching for. She shares how stories from her grandfather influenced her throughout her life.

Consist of a word document NoahT1Updated-reading.doc containing a transcription of the interview.

Recording consists of first David Swappie and then Susan Swappie speaking in Naskapi about their childhoods and Naskapi history. They talked about how hard the hunting was sometimes and how hungry people were because if you didn't have pelts to give to the Hudson's Bay company then you couldn't buy anything. David spoke about his family and growing up and how things have changed. Susan spoke about growing up and her family, and her mother who was part Inuit anad loved to hunt. She also spoke a bit about being medivaced to Quebec City for four years with two other women. She speaks briefly about how babies were born on the land in the past They also both speak about the languages and dialects they spoke as children and how things have changed. They also talk about the origins of Goose Hunt and when the Naskapi started hunting geese.

Consists of a word document GeorgeT1 &T2-Reading.doc containing transcriptions of interviews with George Guanish on February 16, 2016.

Recording consists of George Guanish speaking mostly in English, with a couple Naskapi words about the work he does in the community. Topics discussed include: the importance of keeping the language strong; changes in caribou populations over time and how the Naskapis, Crees and Innu have responded and the current roundtables; the importance of connecting youth and elders; and the impact of mining on the land.

Recording consists of Joe Guanish speaking in Naskapi about caribou hunting. Topics discussed include: how the Naskapi used to hunt caribou; the importance of identifying the leaders of a herd; how people used to dream about caribou when they were arriving and sing about them; and how they generated static when big herds walked together and you could see them from far away.

Recording consists of Kathleen Tooma speaking in Naskapi. She tells the story of where she came from and how the Naskapi came to be here (Kawawachikamach), and how new forms of work have impacted the presence of caribou.

Recording consists of Kathleen Tooma speaking in Naskapi. Topics include the importance of community taking care of one another and sharing gifts from the land, and how much has changed since the decline of the caribou.

Recording consists of Martha-Mary speaking in English. Topics discussed include: her hope that Naskapi children continue to learn the language and culture and that everyone commits to strengthening the commmunity.

Recording consists of Nathan speaking in Naskapi about what he teaches in his class and some of his life history. Topics discussed include: how Naskapi has shifted over time; where the word "Naskapi" came from; history of forced relocations and the two big starvations that happened due to colonialism; the JBNQA; the cyclical impact of mining on the community; impacts of moving to Schefferville; his excitment to be teaching students how to butcher caribou and make sure they are connected to their culture.

Consists of a word document seasi-t3.docx containing a transcription and translation of an interview with Seasi Losier.

Recording consists of a brief clip of Seasi speaking in Naskapi about her role as a Naskapi teacher. Topics discussed include: the importance of teaching children Naskapi; her respect for the language; her gratefulness to her mother for teaching her; and her desire to hear more families speaking it outside of the classroom.

Item consists of a 2023 transcription of an interview with Simon Einish talking in English in May 9, 2015. Topics discussed include: his growing up and the importance of spending time on the Land; the importance of sweats and his art; passing on Naskapi history and culture to the next generation.

Item consists of a audio interview recorded between Celia Haig-Brown and Simon Einish on June 9, 2015. Topics discussed include his growing up and the importance of spending time on the Land, the importance of sweats and his art, passing on Naskapi history and culture to the next generation.